Services

Make a 30-minute appointment to learn about assistive
technology and services, including accommodations, or for
orientation to the specialized lab. Examples of topics
covered in appointments include: use of JAWS screen
reader, ZoomText screen magnification software, Kurzweil
3000 learning software, TextAloud text-to-speech software,
and Dragon NaturallySpeaking or Windows speech recognition
software. Services include instruction in scanning,
converting text to MP3, test-taking strategies with
Kurzweil 3000 and much more.

Appointments can be made by calling the A.T. lab at
831-477-5262, or Disabled Student Services at 479-6379.

The Assistive Technology Instructor also coordinates
accommodations involving assistive technology. If you need
to use A.T. hardware or software in a classroom or lab
(which doesn't have it currently), make a request to the
AT specialist by phone, email, or in person. For test
accommodations, contact Disabled Student Services.

What Is Assistive Technology?

Assistive Technology can be described as hardware or
software designed to make it possible for a person to
access computer technology who otherwise would not be able
to or who would be severely limited. For example, a
person with repetitive strain injury and wrist pain who
finds a standard keyboard and mouse inaccessible would
choose assistive technology--in this example, speech
recognition software.

What Technology Is Right for Me?

Matching a person to assistive technology software and
hardware is a process of trial and error. Only you will
know what works best for you, but we can make suggestions,
show you possibilities, and give you ideas for what might
be useful for you. To get a better idea of what assistive
technology hardware and software is available at Cabrillo
College, click on the AT Hardware and Software link.

Lab Hours

The Assistive Technology Lab is located within the
Computer Technology Center (CTC). The open hours can be
found at CTC
Hours Page.

Supported Lab hours (where the Assistive Technology
Specialist is present to assist students) change each
semester: however, generally speaking, in Fall and Spring
Semesters we staff both morning and afternoon hours; in
Winter and Summer no AT instructional support is present.
Please call the lab for more details.